Redcoat, Tommy, Lobster, Bloodyback, Lobsterback? It’s a little-known fact that “redcoat” as slang for a British Army soldier wasn’t widely adopted until well into the 19th century. During the 18th century they were known by a number of different...

British; Loyalist Troops L to R Officer British Legion 1781,Officer King's American Dragoons 1782 & Fifer New York Volunteers 1782 from an early Osprey Men at Arms (originally published possibly in 1980)

AWI British: British Legion (Tarleton's) Dragoon, 1780, (artist unknown). Help eliminate poor pinning! If you know the artist and can supply a link, please update this pin. Thank you!